SAS: Rogue Heroes
The Authorised Wartime History
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Narrated by:
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Ben Macintyre
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By:
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Ben Macintyre
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
The book behind the hit BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes, starring Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen and Dominic West.
From the secret SAS archives and bestselling author Ben Macintyre: the first ever authorized history of the SAS, read by the author.
In the summer of 1941, at the height of the war in the Western Desert, a bored and eccentric young officer, David Stirling, has a vision for a new kind of war: attacking the enemy where they least expect it - from behind their own lines.
Despite the intense opposition of many in British High Command, Winston Churchill personally gives Stirling permission to recruit the toughest, brightest and most ruthless soldiers he can find. And so begins the most celebrated and mysterious military organisation in the world: the SAS.
With unprecedented access to the SAS secret files, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with its founder members, SAS: Rogue Heroes tells the remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force, and the immense cost of making it a reality.
Critic Reviews
"Thorough and highly entertaining. It would be nigh on impossible to praise it too highly." (Daily Express)
"Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II." (Antony Beevor)
"Told with deceptive brilliance...one the finest books of its kind." (Evening Standard)
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- Rhys
- 13-08-2018
To those that came before us!
Incredible account of the origins of the commonwealth’s best and most daring soldiers! Lest we forget!
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- Bronte
- 15-07-2023
Watched the TV series, this is better
These men were fascinating. Their exploits were terrifying and this story is a great read! Enjoy.
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- Frustrated
- 16-03-2025
Not Bad
Good story. Starts to fall away when they move from Africa to Europe. Much better then the tv series
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- Jennifer
- 05-07-2022
Ben McIntyre Does it Again
This author, through shifting through once secret archives, brings the almost unbelievable tale of war, strategy, combat and the myriad of personalities to life. Listening to these accounts brings me an even greater appreciation of the hardships the generation of my grandparents endured and the legacy they left.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-2022
SAS Rogue Heroes
This is one of the best audio books I have listened to thus far. What venerated heroes they are. Compulsory listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-2024
Bloody fantastic
Another rippa. Continuing with the brotherhood chaos. Well narrated and a great listen yet again. Look fwd to the next one.
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- Tim M
- 05-06-2023
Engrossing and well told
Great detail by the author and wonderfully read. He brings to life the horror of war as well as the sense of daring the SAS embodied.
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- Britpop
- 26-04-2025
A great chronological overview of the SAS
I liked the development of the ideas and situations that created the SAS as we know today., a little repetitive and quite a slog to get through in places. I preferred the SAS story of the seige on the Iranian embassy in 80s London
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- Terry McDonnell
- 15-01-2021
extraordinary. no One wonders if our modernity
Extraordinary.
one wonders if our modernity could supply and produce such men?
our nations defence need quietly to maintain our SAS units at trained and ready.
todays media focus can be the enemy .
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-2023
A gripping listen
Very engaging, well read and full of amazing tales of bravery and heroism. Gripping stuff.
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